Cattaraugus County Microenterprise Assistance Program Grant
Grant Opportunity: Cattaraugus County Microenterprise Assistance Program Grant (New York) This program provides funding for microenterprises with five or fewer employees, owned by individuals meeting low- or moderate-income criteria as defined by HUD. Not-for-profit corporations are not eligible. Both existing and startup micro-businesses can apply, with startups defined as businesses that have filed structure documentation within the last 6 months. Applicants must submit a completed application, business plan, and proof of income and family size. The assisted business activity must result in the creation of employment positions consistent with low- and moderate-income benefit provisions. Proof of job creation and employee income will be required before grant funds are disbursed.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The business must be located in Cattaraugus County and must meet the Program objectives. Funds cannot be used to fund any construction or related costs including rehabilitation, renovation, leasehold improvements, and demolition or clearance activities. Ineligible activities are those that consist of investing, speculation, or realty ownership held primarily for sale or investment; any activity which is illegal; and any activity which does not further the objectives of the Program will be ineligible for Program financing. Applicants must be current on any taxes or loans owed to Cattaraugus County. Program grants may not be used to reimburse costs that were paid for with funding from any other business assistance program or relief benefits from any other source, including, but not limited to, any program funded under the CARES Act or other COVID-19 relief legislation, such as the Paycheck Protection Program or Economic Injury Disaster Loans. For more information, visit Microenterprise Assistance Program Grant.
Geographic Eligibility
Cattaraugus County
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development Planning and Tourism (EDPT)
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